Manager, Professional Education & KOL Engagement

Kerr Dental; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerr Dental, a leader in dental innovation, is seeking a Manager, Professional Education & KOL Engagement to shape how clinicians learn about our products, adopt them, and achieve clinical success. You'll lead education strategies across cross-functional teams and drive portfolio growth through engaging programs.

The role requires onsite presence 4 days a week near Brea, CA, with global collaboration, managing LMS initiatives, speaker programs, and advisory boards, translating clinical evidence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in professional education, professional affairs, product marketing, KOL engagement, healthcare marketing, medical education, or related function.
• Experience within dental, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting product launches, commercialization efforts, or customer engagement programs.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and external experts to achieve business objectives.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to both Brea, CA and Pomona, CA; onsite 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute professional education and KOL engagement strategies.
• Design and deliver live, virtual, and on-demand educational programs.
• Lead LMS initiatives to enhance education program effectiveness and reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, educators, and industry influencers.
• Manage speaker programs, advisory boards, and other engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to support launches.
• Gather and communicate customer and market insights to inform strategy.
• Monitor program performance and pursue continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and compliance for education activities.

Skills

Education strategy

KOL engagement

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Life Sciences/Healthcare/Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Digital learning platforms

Job description

About The Opportunity

Kerr, a leader in dental innovation, is seeking a Manager, Professional Education & KOL Engagement to help shape how clinicians learn about, adopt, and succeed with our products. In this role, you will lead professional education initiatives and key opinion leader (KOL) engagement strategies that support product adoption, customer engagement, and portfolio growth.

Working across Product Management, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Sales, and R&D, you will transform clinical evidence, customer insights, and market trends into impactful educational experiences and engagement programs. This role is ideal for a collaborative, strategic professional who enjoys building strong relationships, driving commercial outcomes, and creating programs that elevate customer experience and clinical success.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute professional education and KOL engagement strategies aligned with business and portfolio objectives.
• Design and deliver live, virtual, and on-demand educational programs that support customer learning, engagement, and product adoption.
• Lead learning management system (LMS) initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and scalability of education programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical experts, educators, and industry influencers.
• Manage speaker programs, advisory boards, clinical roundtables, congress activities, and other professional engagement initiatives.
• Partner with Clinical Affairs to translate clinical research and evidence into relevant educational content and customer-facing programs.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to support product launches and commercialization efforts.
• Gather and communicate customer, clinician, and market insights to inform product, education, and business strategies.
• Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and compliance requirements related to education and engagement activities.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to develop education strategies that support business goals and customer needs.
• Experience building trusted relationships with clinical experts, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate customer and market insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
• Comfort working in a global, matrixed, and fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business results.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in professional education, professional affairs, product marketing, KOL engagement, healthcare marketing, medical education, or a related function.
• Experience within dental, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting product launches, commercialization efforts, or customer engagement programs.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and external experts to achieve business objectives.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to both Brea, CA and Pomona, CA, as the office location will be relocated from Brea to Pomona in the near future. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires onsite presence 4 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience managing speaker programs, advisory boards, or professional education platforms.
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning strategies.
• Global experience supporting customers, clinicians, or professional audiences across multiple regions.

What Success Looks Like

• Effective education programs that increase customer engagement and product adoption.
• Strong partnerships with KOLs, educators, and clinical advocates.
• Successful support of product launches and commercialization initiatives.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and measurable program performance.
• Continuous improvement of educational and engagement strategies through customer feedback and data-driven insights.

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$140,000 - $180,000

Operating company:Kerr

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